Rotonda del Minotauro en Jerez, Bronze monument in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
The Rotonda del Minotauro is a large bronze statue at a roundabout in Jerez de la Frontera, rising about 23 meters high and depicting the mythological creature. It marks an important junction in the city's road network where several main routes converge.
The monument was created in the late 1990s after the railway in Jerez was elevated underground, opening up new urban spaces. This infrastructure change made possible the transformation of the area into a central public intersection.
The sculpture portrays the defeated mythological creature turning away from its legendary struggle. It shows an emotional response to an ancient story that many visitors recognize and connect with.
The monument sits at a busy roundabout and is easily reached from different parts of the city. Visitors can best view it on foot from nearby streets or while passing by in vehicles.
In 2009, supporters of the local sports club dressed the statue in the Xerez Sports Club uniform to celebrate the team's promotion. This spontaneous gesture showed how the monument had become a symbol of local community pride.
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